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IOLA — Grimes County Sheriff’s Office and Iola Independent School District were awarded a grant for materials from the Texas School Safety Center Community Prevention Program. The program is intended to educate students about the dangers of vaping.
Read moreNavasota’s capital improvement project providing utilities east of SH 6 is off and running after city council awarded two contracts at the April 22 Regular Meeting - but not without a few economic hurdles to jump.
Read moreIt was a great night for the Navasota ISD Education Foundation at their annual fundraiser dinner April 18. Gena Norris was the guest speaker. She spoke about the KickStart Kids program that was founded by her husband Chuck and herself.
Read moreNavasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce surprised Southern Charm owner Tanya Ingram Friday, April 19, with a pop-in visit to say thank you for all that she does to support retail across the county.
Read moreThe Grimes County VFW Post 4006 Auxiliary donated $500 to a local family who has children battling health needs. Preston and Brittany Goode, who both work for Grimes County Sheriff’s Office adopted their children several years ago. Their son Gabriel has battled cancer, and their daughter Sylvia needs ear surgery to improve her hearing. VFW Auxiliary member, Georgia Molitor, presented the family with the check.
Read moreIola students viewed the first total solar eclipse in 7 years, April 8. The historic event won’t happen again for 20 years.
Read moreThe fate of the historic Horlock House was once again the topic of a Navasota city council workshop Monday, April 22 and well-attended by members of city and county historical organizations. Following the 90-minute meeting revealing the Navasota Grimes County (NGC) Chamber of Commerce’s desire to relocate to the Horlock House, it was determined a committee should be appointed and repairs prioritized for safe occupancy with follow-up in May.
Read moreBEDIAS — The Bedias community met April 6 to break ground on a community garden that will help fill a need locally.
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